WEST HOLLYWOOD—With mainstream America veering to green products and trying to live more environmentally friendly, Harlan Flagg is a man ahead of his time. The dynamic and creative owner of Hollywood Electrics has a full-service and very modern-styled showroom filled with electric motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. The almost new age vision of Flagg is one that deserves admiration and appreciation for bringing these new gadgets to Hollywood. This has always been a town that understands what new products and services are going to become trendy around the nation and the world.

In an interview, Harlan explained what they have to offer. “We have been here for a little over a year now. I would say that the most popular products we sell are probably our motorcycles and bicycles, but we have other products as well,” said Flagg.

In a nation where our electric power is created by coal, one has to ask what makes an electric vehicle greener than a gas vehicle fueled by oil. “The simple answer is [that] it is much easier and more efficient to control the emissions of a couple of smoke stacks of a coal-fired power plant as compared with the hundreds of thousands of tailpipes driving around LA. Although gasoline is slightly more efficient than coal power, only 40 percent of Los Angeles’ power is generated from coal with the remainder coming from nuclear and renewable sources,” said Flagg. “Additionally, this does not account for the emission generated in sourcing our petroleum, nearly 75 percent of which comes from overseas. Furthermore, Los Angeles has committed to coal-free power by 2020 with 40 percent coming from renewable sources.”

Harlan and his top-notch staff are always friendly and happy to see people who walk in. The facility is open to the public during regular business hours and people who are not ready to make a purchase are still very welcome with their questions and comments. “Please feel free to walk right in. We are open every day of the week except on Mondays. Normal business hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and on Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m.,” said Harlan.

Flagg explained what makes his products so user friendly. “Tommy, for instance, we had a customer who lived just minutes from the beach, but walking up and down hills to get there was too tedious and exhausting for him. So he purchased one of our electric bicycles and he is now able to get to the beach in two minutes without any trouble whatsoever. People need to think before they start their car and go across town to work or meetings. Take one of our bikes and you can get there, and unlike the old-fashioned bicycles, you won’t be sweaty and tired. These bikes are great for everyone,” said Flagg. “They are perfect for anyone of any age. We have something here for everybody, from kids who want scooters to bicycles for people like you, Tommy, who run around town in meetings all day, to the 100 MPH Roehr [motorcycles] for the big boys.”

The facility’s owner also pointed out the major tax incentives for purchasing products from Hollywood Electrics. “In addition to no gas, oil changes or tune-ups, proving that it is truly a low-maintenance product, you can hook these products up to a regular household outlet, no special chargers needed. In three to four hours, it’s fully charged, or you can do it during a lunch break. The greatest incentive to come in now and purchase one of these products is the 10 percent Federal tax credit you receive, not to mention a $1,500 California tax rebate. There is definitely something here for everyone,” concluded the owner.

To learn more about Hollywood Electrics and their great products, go tohollywoodelectrics.com or call Harlan Flagg at 323-654-8271.